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SUMMARY:OCTG and Line Pipe Forecasting Summit 2026 October 8, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Build better forecasts for the next three years\nWhile the Iran war and its fallout is top-of-mind today, how will we see its effect on the market by October? How will the current trade landscape affect OCTG and Line Pipe supply? Where will steel prices be heading? We bring together independent experts with no agenda, other than accuracy, to frame how the market is likely to evolve over the next 3 years. This helps you turn those insights into executable plans—tightening assumptions, improving forecast accuracy, and making more informed, disciplined decisions on capital allocation and risk.\nA one-day, forecast-focused investment of your time\nIf your role involves understanding this sector and your business is driven by upstream or midstream oil and gas activity, you can’t miss this event.\nWhat to expect\nJoin peers across the value chain and gain a clear, current view of where North America’s OCTG and Line Pipe market is headed.\nTopics covered include:\nKeynote briefing on the most important near-term developments in oil and gas.\nOCTG outlook: drilling activity, demand, supply, and pricing through 2029\nLine pipe outlook: midstream construction, demand, supply, and pricing\nSteel market positioning and competitive landscape (World Steel Dynamics)\nTrade and policy impacts on API pipe, steel flows, and pricing\nCore demand drivers: LNG buildout, power demand, basin balancing, and others\nStructured and unstructured networking opportunities: dedicated time to compare assumptions, test viewpoints, and benchmark how others are framing the next cycle\nWho should attend\nThe 2026 Summit is ideal for anyone needing an upstream or midstream forecast; an OCTG and/or Line Pipe Demand, Supply, and Price forecast; a steel forecast; or expert analyses of key topics facing the oil and gas sector for the next 3 years.\nOrganizations including:\nOCTG & Line Pipe\nManufacturers, Importers, Equipment Suppliers, Raw material suppliers, Buyers, Distributors\nOilfield Exploration and Production Companies\nOilfield Equipment and Service Companies and Contractors\nDrillers and Rig Manufacturers, Completion Service Providers and Equipment Manufacturers, Other Oilfield Equipment and/or Service Providers\nMidstream companies\nPipeline contractors\nPipeline Supply Companies\nAnalysts, Investors, Lenders, and Others\nJoin us in Houston, Texas at the well-appointed Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria for sharp insights, data-rich presentations, great food and drinks, and unmatched networking—where the right conversations can shape your next three years.\nConference Venue\nLocated in Houston’s Galleria area—consistently rated the preferred location by our delegates—the Hyatt Regency Houston/Galleria offers a modern, business-focused setting in the heart of the city’s primary corporate corridor. The hotel combines contemporary accommodations with flexible meeting space and immediate access to dining and entertainment steps away from The Galleria. Its central location, amenities, and professional environment provide an ideal backdrop for productive meetings and industry engagement. The spacious Ballroom makes for a very comfortable conference setting with plenty of space to walk the room during networking breaks.\nConference venue: Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria\nHyatt Regency Houston/Galleria\n2626 Sage Rd.\nHouston, TX 77056\n\n\nAgenda\nThe conference agenda is built around a consistent framework that addresses the core drivers shaping OCTG and line pipe markets. The program includes a keynote on a critical oil and gas topic, dual upstream drilling forecasts, OCTG and line pipe demand and supply outlooks, midstream and steel market analysis, and a trade update.\nAdditional sessions will be incorporated as key issues emerge closer to the event. Schedule, topics, and speakers remain subject to change as we refine the most current and relevant program.\nPreston Pipe’s Tenth Annual OCTG & Line Pipe Forecast Summit\nThursday, October 8, 2026\n\n\n7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.\nDrinks All Day\nStop by for coffee and drinks at our refreshment bar.\n\nSponsored by\nFUCHS Lubricants.\n\n\n\n7:00–8:00 a.m.\nRegistration, Breakfast, and Networking\nBreakfast sponsored by\nTexas Steel Conversion.\n\n\n\n7:50–8:00 a.m.\nOpening Remarks\nRick Preckel, Co-owner & Managing Partner, Preston Pipe\n\n\n8:00–8:30 a.m.\nKeynote Address: The Fallout from Iran, 2027–2029\nWhile the Iran war and its implications for the future dominate the discussion today, October may look very different. We’ll pick the most pressing topic for our keynote address.\n\n\n8:30–9:00 a.m.\nEnergy Markets Overview\nDespite the shift away from incentives for renewables, electricity supply from renewable sources continues to dominate. How will this evolve, and what is the role of oil and gas? Get a high-level energy market overview leading into our oil and gas discussion.\n\n\n9:00–10:15 a.m.\nOil and Gas Pricing and Drilling Activity Outlook: 2027–2029\nNathan Nemeth, Principal Research Analyst, Wood Mackenzie\nRyan Hill, Principal Analyst, Enverus\nIn 2026, the upstream sector is closely monitoring the war in Iran, the Russia-Ukraine war, economic threats, high oil prices, changes to OPEC, trade policy uncertainty, M&A, LNG export growth, above-trend electricity demand growth, and public drilling restraint as E&Ps focus on returning cash to shareholders.\nWhat will the Iran war shake out? What will the oil price curve look like over the next three years, and how will drilling respond? How will the UAE’s exit from OPEC affect the future? Which basins outside of the Permian will see the most activity?\nThird-party experts will provide their drilling outlook through 2029, along with ideas on what could drive activity in a different direction.\n\n\n10:15–10:45 a.m.\nNetworking Break\nTake 30 minutes to network and absorb the details from the forecast session. Then, come back for the steel and OCTG forecasts.\n\n\n10:45–11:30 a.m.\nSteel Supply, Demand, and Price Outlook and the Effect on Pipe Supply\nPhilipp Englin, Chief Executive Officer, World Steel Dynamics\nAdam Green, Managing Director, World Steel Dynamics\nSteel prices have been on the rise since September and have exceeded previous forecast peaks. What lies ahead? Conference co-host World Steel Dynamics walks through the demand and supply inputs for the next three years to determine availability and cost for pipe makers.\nHow will Section 232 continue to influence supply and pricing? How will this affect OCTG and line pipe producers in the forecast demand environment? This analysis is a key component of Preston’s source-of-supply forecast for pipe. Hear the premier steel experts explain it all.\n\n\n11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\nOCTG Demand, Source of Supply, and Price Forecast: 2027–2029\nRick Preckel, Co-owner & Managing Partner, Preston Pipe\nThe three-year upstream forecast and alternative cases from the earlier session are translated into a regional OCTG demand forecast for 2027–2029, considering regional and operator inputs and evolving development trends.\nTo serve that demand, Preston will present a supply model that includes pipe-sourcing factors such as market growth or retraction, relative raw-material costs, existing and potential trade actions, 2025 changes to Section 232 with early-2026 valuation clarification, Section 301 investigations, potential changes related to trade deals, upstream M&A, and technical trends, among other considerations.\n\n\n12:30–1:45 p.m.\nNetworking Lunch\nEnjoy a meal, recharge for the afternoon sessions, and network with industry peers about the morning’s discussions.\n\n\n1:45–2:30 p.m.\nState of Trade in API Pipe and Steel\nRobert DeFrancesco III, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP\nHow have the 2025 changes to steel Section 232 and the April 2, 2026 clarification on valuation affected pipe, steel, and other trade actions? What is the fallout from Section 122 and the ongoing Section 301 investigations?\nGet the latest information on changes to the import picture from returning trade experts Wiley Rein LLP.\n\n\n2:30–3:00 p.m.\nMidstream Activity Outlook: 2027–2029\nA midstream outlook presented in a basin-balancing format based on expected drilling levels and other infrastructure construction. How are crude oil exports, power demand, growing LNG export construction, and a shifting geographic drilling profile affecting midstream activity?\nLearn about potential takeaway constraints, excess capacity, and other market factors.\n\n\n3:00–3:30 p.m.\nNetworking Break\nGrab a soda, coffee, or snack and network. You have 30 minutes before the program resumes.\n\n\n3:30–4:15 p.m.\nLine Pipe Demand, Source of Supply, and Price Forecast: 2027–2029\nRick Preckel, Co-owner & Managing Partner, Preston Pipe\nPaul Vivian, Co-owner, Preston Pipe\nUsing information from the upstream presentations, the Midstream Outlook, and input from the steel and trade presentations, Preston will present its Line Pipe Demand, Source of Supply, and Price Forecast for the next three years.\n\n\n4:15–4:30 p.m.\nFinal Remarks\nRick Preckel, Co-owner & Managing Partner, Preston Pipe\nPaul Vivian, Co-owner, Preston Pipe\nKey Takeaways from Preston’s 10th Annual OCTG & Line Pipe Forecast Summit\nEnd the working session with a quick overview of the day’s key takeaways and budgeting tips as you prepare to plan for 2027–2029.\n\n\n4:30–5:30 p.m.\nSummit Networking Reception\nClose the day with a relaxed networking happy hour featuring one-on-one and group discussions where delegates can connect with peers, speakers, and hosts to unpack key forecasts, compare perspectives, and test assumptions.\nContinue conversations sparked during the sessions, exchange practical takeaways, and explore the implications for your business in an informal setting designed for candid discussion, new connections, and follow-up.\n\n\n
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LOCATION:2626 Sage Rd, Houston, TX 77056
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